Gate One Travel

Easing of political differences between the United States and China over the last few decades has made China much more accessible than ever before. The present economy makes now the best time to visit China.

Gate One Travel has some exceptional advantages for United States citizens who want to travel to China. These differences apply to first time travelers as well as seasoned travelers. A Gate One Travel experience is different from other guided travel tours of China in definable ways that matter.

Office Locations and Licensing

Gate One Travel is a United States based company. The company is licensed in California. The company also has offices in the parts of China where they conduct tours. The idea here is that you can get help from English speaking people if you need help. The company has maintained a superior rating with the Better Business Bureau since it began operation in 1996.

United States based companies give United states travelers a feeling of safety and security.

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

The Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded to companies based on votes from real travelers. A company cannot buy the award. Trip Advisor is on of the big three online travel agencies. A company that receives this award is considered to be superior in service and tours by people in the United States.

The Company Teaches You about the Real China Before You Go

Many people have a preconceived notion about China and Chinese people that has nothing to do with modern reality. The website and blog tell you about customs, courtesy, manners, food, tipping, medical service, and the best times to visit the various parts of China.

Gets you ready

There are still a lot of rules you have to comply with to visit China. Gate One Travel has gone to great lengths to use their experience to make your trip easy for you. They tell you what to do and when to do it.

The descriptions allow you to pick the city or cities that you want to see and the attractions in those cities. You cannot do it all but help planning will let you see and do more.

Practical information about when and where to get a Chinese visa, how to understand Chinese currency, how to rent a cell phone in China, and using the internet in China are explained before you leave the United States. You can even learn basic Chinese phrases so you can order food, check into a room, and ask directions.

The comprehensive preparation comes from long years of experience.

Variety of tours and prices

The basic idea is to fit the tour to your preference. You can do just one city. You can do 15 days on a boat that visits all major cities on the coast or the Yangtze. Tours that visit World Heritage natural sights and cultural sights are available. Theme tours that feature the best golf in China or the Kung fu schools are specialties. Bullet train tours can speed you through large regions of China in just a few days.

Tours can last from a brief 72 hours to a leisurely 15 days.

All tours are escorted by multilingual guides who know the tour area. You get the best shopping, entertainment, and dining.

All of this and more makes your trip to China simple to plan and an experience that will be unforgettable.